Xiangshan Park Introduction
Xiangshan Park was formerly known as Zhongqiang Park. It was renamed "Xiangshan Park" because of its proximity to Xiangshan, which better reflects the geographical characteristics and public expectations. The park is home to the only conservation animal named after Taipei, the Taipei tree frog. This precious ecological resource deserves careful protection, allowing people to learn to coexist harmoniously with nature. Many facilities in the park incorporate the vocabulary or colors of the Taipei tree frog, such as the frog footprints embedded in the ground, symbolizing the leap of natural life. The park's lights also feature silhouettes of tree frogs, creating a playful interplay with the shade of trees. The colors of the armrests of the benches, the walls, and ceilings of restrooms resonate with the unique ecological resources of Xiangshan Park. The exterior wall of the restroom invites renowned artist Zeng Risheng to paint flowers, green grass, and tree frogs, bringing invisible life energy to everyone. The murals are located next to the children's playground, allowing children playing and parents resting to enjoy the vibrant flowers, making their minds and bodies happy and relaxed. The design of the children's playground echoes the unique Taipei tree frog resources, with the overall space themed as "Adventures of the Tree Frog." The landscape and central hill symbolize the three lifestyles of the tree frog in water, on land, and in trees. The landscape hill combines various facilities such as climbing walls, rope climbing, slides, holes, and stairs, allowing children to unleash their creativity and create their own ways to play. Additionally, there is a climbing net set, including suspension bridge boards, spider web forms, and X-shaped nets for older children to experience muscle stretching. The playground features three types of swings: a general swing for children over 6, a nest-style swing primarily for toddlers under 6, and the country's first double swing, allowing two children or a parent and child to ride together, enhancing intimate interaction. There is also an accessible rocking platform set below the play hill, where children can lie down, sit, or even stand on it, experiencing the surprise of rocking or swaying. (Text information from the Taipei City Public Works Department)
